OC: San Clemente's Patton explains the "slush" fund

Eric Pattonlost his job last week as head coach of San Clemente's football program after 11 seasons following an eight-month school district investigation into a so-called slush fund scheme operated by the former owner of an apparel and equipment store.

"I would encourage you not to rush to judgment on either side of this question," Farley is quoted telling the players and parents. "We will be ultra fair and ultra sympathetic throughout this entire thing. There is no interest in (making this) an example or a vendetta or anything like that."